Catecholamines (organic nitrogen) level
Medicare pricing data for 210 providers across 35 states
This procedure has a 7.2x markup — hospitals charge $178.84 but Medicare allows only $24.67. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.2 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Catecholamines (organic nitrogen) level (HCPCS code 82384) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $24.67, but hospitals typically charge $178.84 — a 7.2x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $24.67, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.93. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 7.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $24.67 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $25 | $190 | 9 | 1,181 | +0.3% |
| Hawaii | $25 | $126 | 2 | 60 | +0.3% |
| Illinois | $25 | $129 | 3 | 554 | +0.3% |
| Indiana | $25 | $186 | 3 | 59 | +0.3% |
| Iowa | $25 | $55 | 4 | 47 | +0.3% |
| Kansas | $25 | $194 | 6 | 465 | +0.3% |
| Kentucky | $25 | $87 | 2 | 54 | +0.3% |
| Maine | $25 | $81 | 1 | 12 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $25 | $179 | 8 | 420 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $25 | $191 | 3 | 110 | +0.3% |
| New Mexico | $25 | $107 | 3 | 34 | +0.3% |
| New York | $25 | $204 | 6 | 309 | +0.3% |
| North Dakota | $25 | $106 | 2 | 12 | +0.3% |
| Ohio | $25 | $152 | 11 | 275 | +0.3% |
| Oklahoma | $25 | $145 | 4 | 148 | +0.3% |
| Oregon | $25 | $89 | 4 | 56 | +0.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $25 | $143 | 6 | 188 | +0.3% |
| South Dakota | $25 | $92 | 2 | 18 | +0.3% |
| Tennessee | $25 | $155 | 4 | 115 | +0.3% |
| Texas | $25 | $177 | 11 | 927 | +0.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $25 | $26 | 7 | 19 | +0.3% |
| Alabama | $25 | $204 | 3 | 155 | +0.3% |
| Colorado | $25 | $202 | 5 | 40 | +0.3% |
| Georgia | $25 | $187 | 1 | 425 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $25 | $206 | 9 | 1,623 | +0.2% |
| Minnesota | $25 | $244 | 6 | 308 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $25 | $187 | 9 | 4,009 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $25 | $202 | 4 | 666 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $25 | $169 | 5 | 168 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $25 | $63 | 4 | 184 | -0.7% |
| Virginia | $24 | $61 | 4 | 83 | -0.8% |
| California | $24 | $155 | 21 | 1,653 | -1.1% |
| Washington | $24 | $194 | 7 | 173 | -1.2% |
| Wisconsin | $24 | $212 | 5 | 135 | -1.4% |
| Michigan | $23 | $102 | 5 | 26 | -5.3% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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